Peace with Dementia Podcast: Recent Episodes
Matt Estrade
Peace with Dementia is a podcast for persons living with dementia and their care partners, focusing on practical tips and exploring current research. Matt encourages listeners to share what they hear on the show with their medical team and collaborate on care strategies. Together, we can create “Peace with Dementia.”
Matt visits with nurse and author Jan Dougherty for travel strategies when dementia impacts a family. Visit the Show notes: http://bit.ly/Ep_35_Travel
Are you wondering about what objective driving assessment is available to test your loved one's abilities? Sometimes it takes such an assessment to help him or her see their limitations. Join Matt and Larry as they discuss this option to driving retirement. Show notes: http://bit.ly/Ep_34_Driving
Matthew sits down with Lee Rand to discuss the ins & outs of the power of attorney legal instrument, using a handful of useful scenarios. Show notes: http://bit.ly/Ep_33_Attorney
This episode features a February 27, 2019 talk by Matt Estrade at the annual caregiver conference for Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area regarding Benefits of Religion and Spirituality For Families Experiencing Dementia. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/Ep_32_ASCA
Matt chats with Ken Keene, Jr. of the The Journey with ToughKenaMan on YouTube and 2019 recipient of Dementia Society of America's Ginny Gives Grant to produce a music video. Show notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP_Ep_31
Matt chats with Michael Ellenbogen, an international advocate living with dementia about his mission to fight the stigma and assumptions of dementia, especially of what he can teach medical providers. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/30_CrushingStigma
What if you have a loved one in a facility as a storm is approaching? Listen to Matt and Amy discuss what you need to know before choosing a facility and what to expect as a hurricane threatens. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/29_Hurricane_Prep
Depending on storm conditions, it may be best to stay home, also known as 'sheltering in place.' If you have a loved one living with dementia, you will want to be prepared by listening to my conversation with nurse Amy Avery. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/28_Hurricane_Prep
It's certainly a challenge to evacuate for a hurricane. Imagine having to evacuate with a loved one living with dementia. Find some valuable tips as we interview Amy Avery on the top tips. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP_27_Hurricane_Prep
Matt sits down with Dr. John Sawyer of Ochsner Health System to discuss aspects of cognitive testing to detect what is going on with your brain. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP26
Matt welcomes a VERY special guest to share her experinces and advice as a former dementia care partner. Show notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP_Ep_25 . Epiosde brought to you by Trails End Popcorn www.trails-end.com (see notes).
Matt discusses the issues and opportunities after a loved one with dementia passes away. Show notes: https://goo.gl/SFvhpD
Dr. Brian Mizuki of Ochsner Health System's Brain Health and Cognitive Disorders Program joins Matt to discuss the many brain products that are marketed to families impacted by dementia. Show notes: https://goo.gl/osXSaF
Dr. Theresa Scott of the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia discusses driving cessation and her latest research on driving and dementia. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/osXSaF
Matt introduces 'TimeSlips,' a creative storytelling activity for persons living with dementia. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/vd7wJ7
Matt discuss a obsessive reminiscence, when a person living with dementia constantly expresses the same memories to the dismay of themselves and others around them. This is based on 2008 article by William Puentes, PhD, RN, FAAN. Show notes: https://goo.gl/9VQDSL
Heather Johnson, RN with Empira in Minnesota discusses the top ten sleep distrubance in dementia, along with solutions for restorative sleep. Show notes: https://goo.gl/pL4WoP
Geriatrician Dr. Susan Nelson returns to discuss finding the right kind of help, how to recognize and avoid delirium, and how to travel with your loved one if necessary. Show notes: https://goo.gl/JSSdTo
Matt & Matt discuss the difficult conversation of when it is time to stop driving for safety concerns. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/Qb6J9f
Matt presents on Ambiguous Loss and his Master thesis project to an audience at the April 13, 2018 Southern Gerontological Society/ Georgia Gerontology Society Annual Conference. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/RFsRjG
Dr. Beth Arredondo joins Matt to discuss the benefits of seeing the doctor when you have cognitive concerns. Show notes: https://goo.gl/VEAKzd
Elder abuse is all too common, especial with dementia. From scams by strangers to schemes of family members, Jay Bulot sits down with Matt to discuss. Visit the show notes: https://goo.gl/bMNoVD
Robert Bowles has a uplifting perspective to share as someone living with Lewy Body Dementia. Show notes: https://goo.gl/kjbtoA
Matt and Ochsner Health System's Dr. Susan Nelson sit down to discuss the how & why of making your healthcare wishes known. Show notes for links/resources: https://goo.gl/dtKFy9
Matt visits with Brian LeBlanc, an advocate living with dementia, to discuss how Brian is creating peace with dementia around the country and beyond. Show notes: https://goo.gl/xpK2nW
Matt previews episodes 6-10 without spoilers! See individual episodes for the show notes. Copy/paste https://goo.gl/c1VZvk
Matt reviews a research study by Dr. Gennip of the Netherlands and offers a worksheet for maintaining dignity. Show notes: copy/paste https://goo.gl/NPj14Q
Matt discusses Dr. Pauline Boss' construct of Ambiguous Loss of Dementia Care Partners. Visit rhe show notes for links and videos: https://goo.gl/P8xzA3
Matt reads some excerpts from "A View from Within: Living with Early Onset Alzheimer's" written by Dr. Thaddeus Raushi in 2001. At age 57, Dr. Raushi was diagnosed with probable Alzheimer's Disease. Show notes can be found here...https://goo.gl/ZLRwE8
Matt reviews a qualitative research study that discusses 10 positive themes in dementia caregiving. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/U58Fni
Matt gets us started on finding meaningful activites with the Farrington Leisure Interest Inventory. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/yzKcBR
Matt previews episodes 1-5 without spoilers! See individual episodes for the show notes.
Show Notes: https://goo.gl/Co8Hv7 . Matt discusses Dr. Linda Gerdner's evidence-based protocol for utilizing individualized music to prevent or soothe agitation. This is something that care partners can start using today- no experience required! www.PeaceWithDementia.com/music and visit the show notes at https://goo.gl/Co8Hv7
Show Notes: https://goo.gl/YZNzVq . Matt discusses 5 evidence-based dementia care recommendations to discuss with your doctor. Use these to be an empowered advocate and consumer.
We discuss the benefits of support groups, why some care partners do not attend, what to look for in a group, and how to find a group in your area. Show notes: https://goo.gl/hMfGez
Matt Estrade welcomes Dr. Chris Johnson from Texas State University to discuss dementia personhood, a Trip Back in Time, and exciting research on the horizon. Visit the Show notes: https://goo.gl/xCeWvA
Many friends, and sometimes family, scatter when dementia is suspected. Learn why it is important to stay close if you someone who has scattered, or why to try and get back those who have left you. Show notes can be found by clicking on or pasting this link... https://goo.gl/b88iGy.